Cryptic crossword clue
Twice loses unemployment benefit? Just that! 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DOLE

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The straight part
We know that "Just that!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case just that! = dole.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DOLE mean?

DOLE noun
  1. Money or other goods given as charity.
  2. Distribution; dealing; apportionment.
  3. Payment by the state to the unemployed.
  4. A boundary; a landmark.
  5. A void space left in tillage.
DOLE verb
  1. To distribute in small amounts; to share out small portions of a meager resource.
DOLE noun
  1. Sorrow or grief; dolour.
  2. Dolus.

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